Description

Results-driven Senior Software Tester with over 11 years of experience in manual and automation testing across diverse industries. An ISTQB Foundation Level Certified professional, adept at designing and executing comprehensive test plans and automation frameworks to ensure high-quality deliverables. Proven expertise in Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, API testing, and defect management, with a track record of reducing testing time by up to 40%. Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive efficient test strategies and ensure product excellence. Fluent in English and German, with a strong commitment to delivering optimal software performance and user satisfaction.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

Marathi
Native or bilingual
English
Native or bilingual
German
Conversational

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Cologne (up to 50km)

Qualitest Germany GmbH
Senior Software Tester
DIGITAL AND IT
July 2022 - Today (3 years and 11 months)
Cologne, Germany
Reviewed software requirements and provided feedback to ensure that the software meets customer needs.
Developed and executed automation test scripts with Selenium Webdriver and Cucumber, increasing test coverage, reducing test cycles, and cutting manual testing time.
Managed test cycles in alignment with release plans and regularly updated the test case library to reflect current testing needs and requirements.
Collaborated with peers and business units to review and align on company testing strategies, ensuring a unified approach to quality assurance.
Played a key role in determining product acceptability based on stakeholder requirements, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software.
Vodafone
Assistant Manager - Testing
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
January 2018 - July 2022 (4 years and 6 months)
Pune, India
Prepared test plans, conducted risk analysis, and reported findings to development teams.
Qualified and prioritized incoming bug reports, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure timely resolution based on impact and urgency.

Led initiatives to identify and automate test cases, fine-tuning testing processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Improved test case efficiency by automating manual test scenarios, leading to a 40% reduction in test cycle times.

Contributed to product design reviews, influencing feature priorities and timeline adjustments, ensuring a user-centric approach to product enhancements.
iTradeNetwork,Inc
QA Engineer 1
LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN
July 2013 - March 2017 (3 years and 8 months)
Pune, India
Demonstrated expertise in end-to-end web-based product testing as well as mobile app and device testing, ensuring robust performance across various platforms and devices.
Conducted detailed problem analysis on product features, identifying optimal testing approaches and communicating results to the team.
Performed API testing using POSTMAN, ensuring maximum uptime for web-mobile app integration.
Reported failed tests with analysis of the errors and prepared test reports according to the test execution with regular communication with the stakeholders.